NEWS AND STATEMENTS

Remembering 9/11 on the 20th Anniversary

September 11, 2021

For 5 years, UMCOR assisted those who lost loved ones and livelihoods as a result of the 9/11 attacks. On this 20th anniversary, read General Secretary Roland Fernandes’ remembrance of that day and the days that followed

National Plan for Hispanic/Latino Ministry announces departure of Manuel Padilla and search for a new director

September 1, 2021

Manuel Padilla will step down from his position effective December 31, 2021. The NPHLM Committee will conduct a search for a new national director beginning mid-October 2021.

Donation for Haiti disaster relief honors former pastor who died in 2010 earthquake

August 30, 2021

First United Methodist Church of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, has donated $25,000 to UMCOR in Sam Dixon’s honor to assist survivors of the August 14, 2021, Haiti earthquake.

Ten new missionaries to be blessed for service in the US

August 25, 2021

Join the virtual service of worship on Friday, August 27, to affirm and send the missionaries into ministry.

UMCOR supports Afghans in need

August 25, 2021

In collaboration with long-standing partners, UMCOR is providing humanitarian relief and is prepared to assist with refugee resettlement.

UMCOR issues first grants for Haiti relief

August 20, 2021

In response to the 7.2 magnitude earthquake that rocked Haiti on August 14, UMCOR is working with partners to provide urgently needed medical supplies to Haitian hospitals.

Discover the growth of mission in Vietnam and Laos

August 5, 2021

Join Global Ministries and U.S. annual conference partners for an overview of United Methodist mission in Vietnam and Laos.

After a year in service, 7 US missionaries officially commissioned

June 23, 2021

Although COVID-19 prevented an official commissioning in 2020, missionaries have remained creatively engaged in ministry and were commissioned at small, in-person services in their host annual conferences this spring.

Fall 2021 Mission Volunteer training

June 21, 2021

Three-day trainings, offered in September and December, will prepare those accepted into the Mission Volunteers program for long-term service in the U.S. and around the world.

Global Ministries awards grants to help United Methodist churches aid local refugees and migrants in their communities

June 17, 2021

Mustard Seed Migration Grants continue UMCOR's 80-Year tradition of welcoming the stranger.